The True Tales of The Most Famous Frontiersmen (eBook)

Enriched edition. Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer Days

Charles Haven Ladd Johnston (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
201 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778638-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "The True Tales of The Most Famous Frontiersmen," Charles Haven Ladd Johnston embarks on a remarkable journey through the annals of American history, chronicling the lives of iconic figures who helped shape the frontier. With a blend of meticulous research and vivid narrative style, Johnston brings to life the trials and tribulations faced by frontiersmen such as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The book deftly balances historical accuracy with storytelling flair, immersing readers in the grit and glory of the wilderness era while contextualizing these figures within the broader tapestry of American expansion and myth-making. Charles Haven Ladd Johnston, an astute historian and passionate chronicler of the American frontier, has dedicated much of his literary career to investigating the complexities of early American identity. Drawing from a rich background in history and a deep-seated admiration for the spirit of adventure, Johnston's work reflects a desire to honor the legacy of those who paved the way for the nation's westward expansion. His nuanced understanding of frontier life, coupled with an engaging narrative style, allows him to breathe life into historical accounts often shrouded in legend. For readers captivated by American history, adventure, or the virtues of resilience, 'ÄúThe True Tales of The Most Famous Frontiersmen'Äù offers a compelling exploration of the men whose lives forged a national mythology. Johnston's eloquent prose and thorough examination of these historical figures will provide both scholarly insight and an inviting gateway into the dynamic and often perilous world of frontier America.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Einführung: Aiden Harrington
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Aiden Harrington
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th Century History • Adventure history enthusiasts • adventurers • Alexander Hamilton • American History • American West Explorers • American wilderness adventures • Biography • Borderland Heroes • Civil War • Cormac McCarthy • Daniel Boone narrative • Davy Crockett exploits • early settlers narratives • Engaging historical prose • exploration and survival • famous figures • Frontier Fighters History • Frontier Life Challenges • Frontiersmen • frontiersmen biographies • historical nonfiction • historic frontiersman tales • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • Legendary Scout Stories • Nick Offerman • Old School Trappers • pioneering spirit stories • Pioneers • The Long Road Home • the lost city of z • True Tales • True Tales Adventurers • western exploration • Wilderness Survival Accounts • Wild West • Wild West pioneers • zane grey